SharpMinds Music Academy
Beginner Group Classes for Children
Yamaha Junior Music Course (JMC)
Designed for 4-5 years old
• Two-year program (4 semesters, Books 1-4)
• Parents’ participation
• Comprehensive music curriculum covering:
‣ Keyboard/Piano playing
‣ Ear training using solfege
‣ Singing and rhythm training
‣ Ensemble
‣ Music notation and reading
‣ Creativity
‣ Music appreciation
• Graduates from the JMC continue their music studies through the Yamaha extension programs.
Yamaha Young Musicians Course (YMC)
A 3-year keyboard program for children ages 6-9 years old
• Subjects taught include:
‣ Piano/Keyboard skills
‣ Ensemble
‣ Keyboard harmony
‣ Arranging
‣ Sight singing and sight playing
‣ Music theory
‣ Rhythm training
‣ Ear training (solfege)